Metrocka in Maia Song Contest 10

The Maia Broadcasting Union member Metrocka HD confirmed their participation for the Maia Song Contest 10 for Metrocka on 28 May 2017. Unofficial sources confirmed that the representer song was going to be in Russian. On 2 June 2017, the rumors were confirmed officially as Metrocka HD stated that Max Barskih was going to represent Metrocka with his Russian song "Hochu Tancevat" (Хочу танцевать) which means "I want to dance".

Unexpectedly, Metrocka HD stated on 14 June 2017 that the broadcaster could not arrange the show to their busy routine of summer program, therefore decided to withdraw from the competition for only one edition as the dates for Maia Song Contest 10 was also rearranged. Despite of all the reactions in public, Metrocka HD remained in silence at the time. However, on 17 June 2017, the last day of the confirmation, Metrocka HD published a notice, saying the broadcaster will not skip the edition and keep participating.

Max Barskih performed his song in the second semi final in the 9th line and qualified to the grand finale. In the final, he performed his song in the 14th line. According to the results which were released on 18 July 2017 evening, Max Barskih received 10th place in the semi final, and 2nd place in the grand final with 139 points, therefore, let Metrocka receive their best result to date.



TV Commentator and the Spokesperson
According to the article that Metrocka HD released on 4 June 2017, Roman Lob, Metrockan singer, was assigned as the TV Commentator for the tenth edition of the contest. In the other hand, Evangeline Lilly was assigned to present Metrocka's votes in the grand finale.

Incidents and the Media
After Metrocka HD stated that they would be withdrawing from the contest for an edition, the biggest Maia Song Contest fanbase in Metrocka, Mairocka, called out for returning and cancelling other programs instead of Maia Song Contest on TV's. The broadcaster remained in silence the whole time until the last day of confirmation of entries. On 17 June 2017, Metrocka HD confirmed their participation in the contest after all, and let Max Barskih represent the nation in the contest.

As it was revealed in the evening of 18 July 2017, Metrocka ended up 10th in the semi final of the edition, however, reached to the 2nd position with 139 points in the grand final. The results surprised both the delegation and the fans all around the nation. After the results show, the CEO of Metrocka HD, Arthur O'Neill made a public statement, saying that the results, of course, pleased the delegation and they would keep trying their best to represent their nation in the contest. During his statement, Arthur O'Neill also hinted that Metrocka HD has plans for change of format, but he insisted people to keep it calm and wait for further announcements.